# VIVE Manager vs Starfield Watch

The clearest difference is rating: Starfield Watch at 3.3 against VIVE Manager's 2.1. Starfield Watch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). VIVE Manager's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs paid). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Starfield Watch holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starfield Watch has 100 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of VIVE Manager's written reviews are positive against 37% of Starfield Watch's.

VIVE Manager ships an update every 3 months, Starfield Watch every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VIVE Manager | Starfield Watch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vive-manager/id1568995919/reviews) | **[3.3 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfield-watch/id6453560201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **100** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **37.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Size | 128 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HTC Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/920371593) | [Bethesda](https://appshunter.io/developer/547109759) |

## What reviewers say

### VIVE Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vive-manager/id1568995919)

This app allows you to remotely manage your VR devices, including setup, firmware updates, and Wi-Fi configuration. You can also explore and discover premium VR applications and events directly through the integrated app store.

**Highlights:** Remote device setup, Firmware updates, Wi-Fi configuration, VR AppStore browsing, VR event discovery, Device monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Starfield Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfield-watch/id6453560201)

Display your membership in Constellation with this specialized timepiece. Designed for adventurers, it's an ideal accessory for any space explorer's collection.

**Highlights:** Constellation membership display, Designed for explorers, Space farer accessory, Chronomark watch

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and detailed watch design
- ⌚ Impressive hardware build quality
- 📱 App works well when functioning properly
- 🎮 Innovative Starfield integration concept
- 📊 Useful sensor features (G-reader, Pressure, Temperature)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth connectivity failures
- 🔄 Constant need for manual reconnection and rebooting
- ⚙️ Firmware updates brick watch functionality
- 🌡️ Temperature unit (Fahrenheit/Celsius) reverts daily
- ⏰ Time display inconsistent and unreliable

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth pairing fails repeatedly
- Watch disconnects and won't reconnect
- Firmware update removes Bluetooth capability entirely
- Temperature unit setting reverts daily
- Time display shows incorrect or random times

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch compatibility
- Stopwatch, timer, and alarm functions
- Contactless payment support
- Step counter syncing to app
- Improved weather integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VIVE Manager free?

VIVE Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Starfield Watch free?

Starfield Watch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VIVE Manager or Starfield Watch?

Starfield Watch is rated higher. VIVE Manager averages 2.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Starfield Watch averages 3.3 from 100 ratings.

### Do VIVE Manager or Starfield Watch have ads?

VIVE Manager shows ads; Starfield Watch does not.

### Which is updated more often, VIVE Manager or Starfield Watch?

VIVE Manager ships an update every 3 months, and Starfield Watch every 2 weeks. Most recently, VIVE Manager was updated on October 24, 2026 and Starfield Watch on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*